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4 in Mpa
if q
p
> 4 Then q
p
= 4
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Nc = 6 x[1 + 0.2 *x (Z / D)]
If Nc > 9 Then Nc = 9
Nc = Bearing Capacity Factor
SU = Undrained Shear Strength,Mpa
Z=Penetration depth of the Shaft,mm
D=Diameter of the Shaft,mm
A = 0.25 * 3.14159 * D * D /10
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A=Area of the Pile Tip
Ultimate End Bearing (KN)
= q p x A x 1000
Art. 10.8.3.4.3 Tip Residence in Cohessionless Soil
q
p
= 0.057N in Mpa for N<=75 (Table 10.3.4.3-1) (Reese and O'Neil,1988)
N=Uncorrected SPT blow count (blows/300mm)
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